As usual when I get down to the last botle of a wine that I admire I make sure it Don' go to the vinegar hall of fame. This has been,and still is, a favorite drinking companion. This is about as close as I've found to a Calif Trotonoy. Deep purple, a wild black-berry note with an under-snort of white pepper and cardamon and a supple vanilla, white chocolate tinge, this is one BIG BAD boy of a merlot.Tremendous depth on the entry, center palate and a 4-lapper finish, this be one whale of a merlot. Now I'm ticked I only bought half a box. Hate it when this happen. WW